What is it about?
Population prevalence of birth defects and genetic conditions is a challenging and expensive task. It was possible to proceed with such study in Oman thanks to good coverage by genetic services, well structured centralized medical services and assistance from National maternal and child health services.
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Why is it important?
It is important for planning genetic services and National Preventive Strategies. With disappearance of infections and malnutrition genetic diseases becoming a challenge to public health as prevalence of handicapping genetic diseases rises year by year by birth cohort. Preventive genetic services can save National Resources
Perspectives
National data on birth defects and genetic diseases is important to record. Central Notification of Birth Defects and Genetic Conditions is beneficial.
Dr Anna A Rajab
National Genetic Center
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This page is a summary of: Congenital and genetic disorders in the Sultanate of Oman: Genetic service needs assessment, Qatar Foundation Annual Research Forum Proceedings, October 2012, QScience,
DOI: 10.5339/qfarf.2012.bmp7.
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